The soundtrack is famously built around Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons , which underscores the cyclical nature of the plot.

Avdeliodis employed four different cinematographers to give each season a distinct visual identity. The film is noted for its "naïve" and lyrical style, drawing comparisons to the folk art of Theofilos and the literature of Alexandros Papadiamantis.

(English title: The Spring Gathering or The Four Seasons of the Law ) is a celebrated 1999 Greek film directed by Dimos Avdeliodis . Set in early-1960s Chios, the film is a stylized, allegorical tragicomedy that uses the change of seasons to explore themes of power, tradition, and the Greek national character. Key Features